# Crime and police activity in Iceland capital area > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-police-activity-in-iceland-capital-area > Updated: 2026-10-29T07:09:15.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Police in the Iceland capital area have responded to a variety of criminal incidents and public disturbances. Earlier reports detailed a range of offenses including robberies, burglaries, physical assaults, and a vehicle fire. Specific incidents involved the theft of a scooter by minors in Hafnarfjörður and a burglary in the Laugardalur district of Reykjavík. Subsequent reports indicated continued police activity, including a physical assault in Breiðholt that led to an arrest. Other reported issues included threats made by teenagers at a community center in Kópavogur, burglaries in the 101 postal code area, and various reports of threatening or unusual behavior across several districts. ## Claims - Heimssýn has challenged the President of Iceland to not sign laws regarding Protocol 35. (reported by 1 source) - The changes in Protocol 35 are considered to violate the Icelandic constitution. (reported by 1 source) - Alþingi does not have the authority to approve Protocol 35. (reported by 1 source) - A case regarding these legal issues is currently being handled by the EFTA Court. (reported by 1 source) - Former EFTA Court President Carl Baudenbacher authored a 58-page review on the protocol. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Heimssýn challenges President of Iceland over EES protocol signing Heimssýn has urged the President of Iceland not to sign laws regarding EEA Protocol 35, claiming the changes violate the constitution and should await an EFTA Court ruling. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-report-various-incidents-across-iceland-capital-area ### 2026-10-10: Police respond to various crimes and incidents in the capital area Police in the Reykjavík capital area reported multiple incidents overnight, including assaults, thefts, and a vehicle fire in Hafnarfjörður. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-respond-to-various-crimes-and-incidents-in-the-capital-area --- Cite as: Crime and police activity in Iceland capital area. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-police-activity-in-iceland-capital-area